Chicago weighs smaller pot punishment

A $200 ticket would make money for city instead of losing it on jail

11/02/2011

Small-time pot smokers who get nabbed in Chicago might get a lighter punishment, if a new plan from University Village and Pilsen Alderman Danny Solis (25th) passes the city council.
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Rescues of the week

10/19/2011

Branden is a 3-year-old Rottweiler mix who found his way to PAWS Chicago after being picked up on the streets as a stray. This silly, fun-loving boy adores people, and always wants to be near you. He likes making new friends, and is quick to lean against your leg, give you a big smile, and wait to have his chest scratched.
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Garfield Park Conservatory selling off plants

10/12/2011

Itching to rescue a puppy or kitten from your local Humane Society but don’t feel inclined to leave an animal roaming your apartment during the day? The Garfield Park Conservatory has a solution.
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Rescues of the week

10/05/2011

Joe Jonas is a fun-loving 2-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix. With celebrity good looks and a charming personality, this famous boy will steal your heart as soon as you meet him! Transferred to PAWS Chicago from an overcrowded shelter, Joe can’t wait to start his new life with a loving family to his own.
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Rescues of the week

09/28/2011

Fawn is a cheerful, 4-year-old Beagle mix. She struggles with hypothyroidism, so she has trouble regulating her weight. Currently about 40 lbs., Fawn is hoping to find an adopter who can monitor her diet and help her to become a little more active.
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Rescues of the week

09/21/2011

Can you believe that this beauty was once a stray? Coco Juliet is a 2-year-old calico who loves to gaze out the window, take cat naps, and be pet. This friendly feline came to PAWS Chicago after she was found through the TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return) program.
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Rescues of the week

09/14/2011

Mason is a handsome, 4-year-old Maltese. This sweet boy was found as a stray and was transferred from Chicago Animal Care & Control into the PAWS Chicago adoption program, where he has been given a second chance at life. PAWS Chicago volunteers say he likes to be petted and spoken to softly.
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Rescues of the week

08/31/2011

Bobbin Robin is a spunky, fun-loving, 4-year-old Jack Russell Terrier mix in search of a loving new home. This cutie pie arrived at PAWS Chicago after being found as a stray on the streets of Chicago. This tenacious terrier recently spent a few weeks in a foster home, and made a fantastic addition to the family. Robin is good with most other dogs, and is house-trained and crate-trained.
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Rescues of the week

08/17/2011

Papa Smurf is a loveable, 1-year-old Pit Bull Terrier mix. His big green eyes and unique, grey-blue coat turn heads when he goes for walks. He is a sweetheart too and adores people. Papa Smurf’s good-natured disposition and calm energy are impossible not to love. He is very friendly and does well with other dogs.
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Lollapalooza hordes devastate Grant Park

08/10/2011

The combination of torrential rain and 90,000 fans in open fields didn’t end well for Grant Park over the weekend, ruining much of the park’s grass and landscaping.
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